Female Genital Mutilation: Treatment Updates and the Need for Education (2022)
This study is a Descriptive research regarding All FGM/C with the following characteristics:
Author(s): Lavanya E. ; Eidelson,S.A. ; Anika,J. ; Obianuju A. ; Rishi R. and Seth T.
FGM/C Type(s): All
Health area of focus: Current surgical therapies in the pediatric and adult populations,and draw attention to the urgent need for further education.
Objective: The aims of this study were to review contemporary research on FGM/C,discuss current surgical therapies in the pediatric and adult populations,and draw attention to the urgent need for further education
Study Population: N/A
Findings: Accprding to the study findingss,defibulation offers patients a better quality of life with a low rate of complication. Similarly,clitoral reconstruction has shown favorable results for treatment of FGM/C. Using the Female Sexual Function Index can better help standardize measurements of sexual health outcomes. Currently,established clinical guidelines are lacking and there is limited training on the recognition and treatment of FGM/C. This study supports clitoral reconstruction and defibulation as effective therapies for FGM/C. Reconstructive surgeons are at the forefront of developing and providing these surgical treatments. Further research including randomized controlled studies and long-term follow-up are needed to better elucidate the best therapeutic options.This study supports clitoral reconstruction and defibulation as effective therapies for FGM/C. Reconstructive surgeons are at the forefront of developing and providing these surgical treatments. Further research including randomized controlled studies and long-term follow-up are needed to better elucidate the best therapeutic options.
Geographical coverage
Region(s):North America
Country(ies):United States